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GN53 BNE

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,340 mi
Last recorded130,340 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BNE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 130,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and rear ferrules have corrosion. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi section leaking gasses. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall has a deep cut.(no cords visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 130,006 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 129,966 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 129,196 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 126,727 miles

Exhaust/mounting condition deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/Outer sill and areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/Outer sills and areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 126,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust/mounting condition deteriorated

Nearside Front Mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/Outer sill and areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/Outer sills and areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 122,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2021 121,093 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 119,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/Outer sills and area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/Outer sills and area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 118,985 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 117,476 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 117,472 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 115,593 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,154 miles

Engine Management Light stays on

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,784 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 107,784 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 101,813 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on both edges

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 84,974 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly (cracking in the tread)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Slight damage to the outer wall of the nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,320 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,043 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 50,042 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,290 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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GN53 BNE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 BNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GN53 BNE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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